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SUNY College at Old Westbury Juilliard Berklee School of Music Molloy College Adelphi University Queens College John Jay Ithaca College SUNY Stony Brook NEC UB The Boston Conservatory| Manhattan School of Music | Farmingdale State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmingdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmnyc.edu | farmingdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,278 | $8,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,335 | $10,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 63% |
Admission |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,027 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 565 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1178 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan School of Music | SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Farmingdale State College is larger than than Manhattan School of Music based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 1,115 students)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale?
- Manhattan School of Music is 628.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale for in-state tuition ($51,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Manhattan School of Music than Farmingdale State College ($51,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Farmingdale State College than Manhattan School of Music ($8,111 vs. $51,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Farmingdale State College are 17.3% lower than costs at Manhattan School of Music ($14,148 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan School of Music than Farmingdale State College (81% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan School of Music students is 105.5% larger than aid received Farmingdale State College ($21,335 vs. $10,382)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale or Manhattan School of Music .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan School of Music students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale (3.26)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Manhattan School of Music (55%)
Manhattan School of Music vs. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan School of Music or SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale and Manhattan School of Music.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan School of Music is higher than Farmingdale State College (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Farmingdale State College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Manhattan School of Music graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,400)
- Farmingdale State College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,750)
- SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan School of Music graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan School of Music students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/